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We have now fully manually translated our original guide in English into French.

A European city in a country that lies over a vast part of Asia, Moscow holds one-tenth of all Russian residents. The city is located in the western region of Russia and is the capital and epicentre of political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational, and transportation happenings. "Muscovites", as residents are known, tend to be cultured and worldly. This may be due to the many scientific, educational, and artistic institutions that are based here. An intoxicating mix of the exotic and the familiar, it is the largest city in Europe with the Moscow metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. (More)

We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Barcelona.

When thinking of Spain, you may imagine bull fights, flamenco, and
tapas. Barcelona is different as it is part of Spain, and yet unique.
Home to a native Catalan population, Barcelona is the capital of this
autonomous region that dreams of complete independence. Catalan has its
own official language making stepping into Barcelona like stepping into
another world with the signs that point the way and the people on the
streets speaking a different language. (More)

We have now fully manually translated our original guide in English into French.

Known for the slogan "thirty minutes to anywhere", Auckland has been ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live in. The Auckland region actually includes four cities: Auckland, Manukau, North Shore and Waitakere. There are also three districts: Franklin, Rodney and Papakura. Auckland is the world's largest Polynesian city with around 1 million residents. Around 62% of its residents are of European descent, 12% are M?ori, 11% are of Pacific Island descent. There is also a growing Asian population of around 9%. (More)

Switzerland brings forth images of majestic peaks with brown cows dotting the hillside, but the country is so much more. It is a country that offers refined delicacies like Swiss cheese and chocolate, the austere Alps and the unquestionable security of it's banks.

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It is spelled Zürich in German or Züri in Swiss German. It is Zurich in French, Zurigo in Italian, and Turitg in Romansh. The city has 380,500 inhabitants. The greater Zurich metropolitan area is composed of a population of nearly 2 million inhabitants. The city is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic.
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We have now fully manually translated our original guide in English into French.

Scotland is an ancient, mystic land of the common man, and the original intellectuals; lush green valleys and rolling hills; the intimidating dish of haggis, legendary whiskey, and fried Mars bars. As identifiable as Scottish brogue, family tartans and bagpipes appear all over the world as reminders of the great, little land so many people come from. The gregarious people have a reputation as storytellers with many legendary writers like Sir Walter Scott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Irvine Welsh, and JK Rowling all leaving a mark upon the world. Scotland has also produced the inventors of the television, telephone and penicillin, and the cloned sheep Dolly. It is part of the United Kingdom, and yet, it's own separate jewel. (More)

People from Berlin often point out that Berlin is not Germany. Though
it is the capital, the city is distinct and different from the rest ofteh country. However, there are many symbols of Germany's rich history in
Berlin, from the grandiose Brandenburger Tor to the bomb-scarred
side-walks. In the center of the city, an island of world-class
museums showcases the history of Berlin and artifacts from around the world.

The city is far from being all about history. Insane night-life, the
ever-changing restaurant scene, the omnipresent cranes, and a new
neighborhood usurping the crown of "the coolest" every decade or so proves the
city is alive. Even the people of Berlin are constantly changing. It
has a reputation as a place filled with people from elsewhere. Someone
who has lived in Berlin for ten years will see themselves as a "true
Berliner" compared to the person who has been there for only five. (More)

We have now fully manually translated our original guide in English into French.

Luxembourg is a mighty little country, although most Luxembourgers would resent the use of "little". It is the sixth-smallest country, yet holds the prestige of being the only Grand Duchy in the world. It is also one of the top three richest countries in the world with a matching high standard of living.

Many people have come to enjoy it's treasures; Luxembourg has the highest proportion of inhabitants with a foreign passport among the EU countries. Stunning natural beauty, a dynamic banking sector, and international flair are packed into this tiny powerhouse.
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Beijing is uneclipsed in it's majesty, mystery, and magnificence. For
centuries the city stood out as a leading civilization, paving the way
in arts, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and sciences. Paper,
gunpowder, the compass and printing (both block and movable type) are
Chinese inventions. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of
China and is still known in some places by it's other name: Peking. No
matter what you call it, it is one few cities that has served as the
political and cultural capital of an empire as vast as the People's
Republic of China for as long as Beijing has. (More)